© HaPe_Gera An attempt by the local government of an Indonesian province to curb prostitution – by making it mandatory... Read More
The Chinese government is making further efforts to contain the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Health officials have proposed that... Read More
© batega Thailand’s famed lady boys or “katoeys” are an inescapable part of the capital Bangkok’s racy night life. Unlike... Read More
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Two Beagles, Phoenix © freeparking The noses used to sniff out anything from cocaine to bombs are now being used... Read More
Chris Cook explores the fascinating (albeit confusing) role of the bidet. Read More
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From the Mental Floss Random Fact Generator: Foreign Accent Syndrome is a rare side effect of brain trauma, whereby a... Read More
As rising global oil prices have pushed up prices of basic food ingredients, people of the Caribbean nation of Haiti... Read More
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